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What to do for dry mouth and difficulty swallowing after oral cancer treatment at age 60?
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Question #52781
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What to do for dry mouth and difficulty swallowing after oral cancer treatment at age 60? - #52781

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My Mandeville operation done in 2021,(oral cancer)followed by radiation therapy, now problem is diffcuiltes to salow intake of food, and dry mouth.grinding of food (rice)etc still make difficulties to salow,my age is about 60, walking, doing light work continuing, my job,Please advice me sir.

How long have you been experiencing dry mouth and difficulty swallowing?:

- More than 6 months

How would you describe the severity of your swallowing difficulties?:

- Moderate — frequent issues

Do you experience any other symptoms along with dry mouth?:

- No other symptoms

Have you made any dietary changes to help with swallowing?:

- Yes, I've been eating pureed foods

How is your overall hydration level?:

- I drink enough but not consistently

Have you consulted with a healthcare professional about these issues since your treatment?:

- Yes, a while ago

How is your energy level throughout the day?:

- Good — manageable fatigue
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Don’t worry Yashtimadhu Churna ½ tsp with honey or warm water, 2 times daily Soothes throat & helps swallowing Triphala Ghrita 1 tsp at bedtime Reduces dryness Khadiradi Vati 1tab twice in a day after food Sip warm water frequently Take ghee (1–2 tsp daily) Turmeric milk at night Do gentle salt water gargle Food Soft foods (khichdi, soups, dal) Add ghee/oil for lubrication Avoid Dry, hard, spicy food Very hot foods Take 30days and follow up


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Do’s:

Warm, soft,food -Khichdi + ghee Milk, soups, mutton broth (if non-veg) -Moist foods (avoid dryness) -Soft, semi-solid foods (khichdi, dalia, curd rice, soups) -Moist foods with gravy Dont’s:

Dry, rough foods (roti without ghee, toast) -Spicy, fried items

Excess tea/coffee (↑ dryness)

Dry foods (roti without ghee, biscuits) Important: -Gentle neck & jaw exercises -Steam inhalation (mild) -Avoid excessive speaking (reduces strain) -Take small frequent meals Medications Ksheerbala oil Hold in your mouth for 10 mins or till possible Mahatiktak ghritam + Yashti powder + Honey Mix half tsp each and apply lep in the mouth Tab. Dashmoolkwath vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Dashmool rasayan leham 2 tsp 2 hours after meal


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This can be because of mouth muscles that have become stiff. Mix Yastimadhu churan with honey and apply inside mouth 2-3 times , Triphala oil do oil pulling once daily . Ashwagandha lehyam 0-0-1tsp after dinner with water will help improve your muscles strength. Take soft overcooked diet. Start with physiotherapy and speech therapist exercises daily. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily.


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After oral cancer surgery and radiation, dry mouth and swallowing difficulty are common due to reduced saliva and tissue stiffness. Improvement is possible with regular care. Do this: Take soft, moist, semi-solid food (khichdi, dal, soups, porridge) Add ghee or a little oil in food to make swallowing easier Take small bites and chew slowly Sip warm water or warm liquids along with meals Keep mouth moist, do not let it become dry Do gentle mouth and tongue movements daily to improve flexibility Diet: Prefer warm, soft, easy-to-swallow food Avoid dry foods like plain rice, roti without ghee Avoid spicy, very hot, and rough foods Lifestyle: Maintain good hydration throughout the day Avoid alcohol, smoking, and very dry foods Medicines: Yashtimadhu churna 1 gram 2–3 times daily with honey (for soothing) Shatavari churna 3 grams twice daily with milk Brahmi vati 1 tablet twice daily after food Apply: Glycerin or ghee lightly inside mouth to reduce dryness This helps improve lubrication, reduce dryness, and make swallowing easier gradually. Recovery is slow in such cases, but regular care gives improvement. Continue follow-up with your doctor if swallowing worsens. For personalised support and diet planning, you can consult me.


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Hello, It is good to know that, you are taking pureed food, which is ideal. Please consistent in hydration, which is very important. If you are able to gargle, the you can do gargling with diluted TRIPHALA tea. The following medicine will help a bit to address fatigue, if any and also if there is any dryness in the mouth: 1. Drakshadi lehyam 1 tsp to be chewed follwoed by drinking a cup of hot milk once a day after lunch. Take care, Kind regards.


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1.Chyawanprash 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2.Sukumar ghrita 1 tsp with warm milk or water 1 hr before breakfast 3.Yashtimadhu churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with honey 4.Triphala mouth rinse – Prepare a mild decoction (lukewarm), use as gargle once daily 5. Sesame oil -Gandusha (oil holding in moth) 2-3 min once daily Dietary & Lifestyle Adaptations---- - Continue with soft, pureed foods; add ghee or broth to improve swallowing. - Avoid dry, rough, or spicy foods that worsen dryness. - Stay hydrated with frequent sips of warm water or herbal teas (like fennel or coriander). - Gentle neck and throat exercises (under guidance) can help maintain swallowing strength. - Oil massage (Abhyanga) around the neck and jaw with sesame oil for relaxation.


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✓Medicines Yashtimadhu Churna (Mulethi) – 2 gm + honey, make paste and apply inside mouth or take with warm water 3 times/day Brahmi Ghrita – 5 g twice daily with warm water/milk (morning & night) Shatavari capsule – 500 mg twice daily after food Triphala Churna – 3 gm at bedtime with warm water ✓Daily Must-Do Ghee or coconut oil gargle – 1 tsp warm ghee/coconut oil, swish gently 2–3 min, 2–3 times/day Sip warm water + small sips frequently throughout day Soft, moist, warm food only (khichdi, soups, dal, mashed vegetables with ghee) Chew slowly and thoroughly Avoid dry, spicy, crunchy, or very hot/cold food ✓This is supportive care only. Please consult your oncologist/ENT surgeon for regular follow-up (rule out recurrence or stricture). Continue any prescribed allopathic treatment. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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1) Anu thailam- 2 drops in each nostril early morning 2) Yashtimadhu Granules- 1 tsp mixed with honey three times a day 3) Khadiradi Gutika- 1 tablet keep in mouth chews slowly 4) Chyavanaprash- 1 tbsp twice daily With warm milk 5) Triphala Tablet- 2 tablets at bed time with warm water Food should be soft and moist use gravy Dal or ghee to moist everywhite avoid dry food like biscuit or bread Drink small amount of water throughout the day Soak coriander seed in water in night and use next day drink in small amount throughout the day Include cow ghee in every meal Avoid completely spicy salty or very acidic food Gentle steam with a drop of eucalyptus oil


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